Assistant Accountant

Radius; Crewe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global business in Crewe seeks a finance professional to prepare detailed performance analyses, manage balance sheets, and improve financial systems. Ideal candidates will possess strong Excel skills, an academic background in mathematics, and a desire to grow in their finance career. The company offers a friendly culture, continuous improvement opportunities, and competitive compensation.

Benefits

Core benefits

Bonus potential

Inclusive workplace

Qualifications

• Desire to learn and progress in a finance career.
• Experience in fostering strong working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed overhead performance analysis.
• Manage balance sheet accounting and reconciliations.
• Engage in business partnering with finance and non-finance colleagues.

Skills

Excel skills (Pivot Tables, V-Look Up)

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to achieve deadlines

Adaptability in a fast-growing environment

Education

Strong academic background in mathematics

Tools

Sage or similar accounting system

Job description

Company Description

Heard of us? We’re an ambitious, forward-thinking global business who build transformative solutions for our customers to deliver best-in-class sustainable mobility, connectivity and technology solutions. We support our customers with a range of products and services to meet their needs.

Since 1990 our ambition has never wavered. From humble beginnings, our vision and drive has seen us venture into new markets with confidence and stay ahead of market trends. Our mission is to help businesses of all sizes adapt to the future and take advantage of the opportunities that change brings. Sustainability is at the core of our offering. With our leading e-mobility solutions, we’re committed to guiding businesses through the energy transition, building solutions for a more sustainable, connected future.

This is where you come in. We are on a journey of growth. We pride ourselves on being at the forefront of technology innovation and we invite you along on this journey.

Job Description

Your responsibilities day to day will be…

• Preparation of detailed overhead performance analysis for the group’s central functions with supporting commentary
• Balance Sheet accounting, including producing comprehensive balance sheet reconciliations
• Ownership of the UK Velos process & PAYE Settlement Agreement submission; including correct P&L allocation; utilisation of Klippa to audit expenses and full creditors reconciliation
• Continuous improvement of systems and processes to ensure strong controls and efficiencies
• Introduction to business partnering with non-finance colleagues to gain an in-depth knowledge and understanding of cost drivers within your remit
• Assist the Head of Finance with the group overheads 5-year strategic plan
• Assist with audits, corporate tax returns and statutory account queries
• Proactively engage with projects as and when required, providing a strong base for the continued rapid growth of the business

Qualifications

Experience / qualifications required:

• Excel skills – including experience of creating and using Pivot Tables and V-Look Up
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience of fostering strong working relationships within the finance team and across the organisation.
• Strong academic background particularly mathematics
• Ability to achieve deadlines
• Desire to learn and progress in a Finance career
• Attention to detail
• Ability to adapt to a fast-growing business environment

Desirable Experience

• Experience of Sage or similar accounting system
• Experience of management accounting, P&L and balance sheet reconciliations
• Strong technical accounting skills

Additional Information

What can you expect from Radius?

• A friendly culture that mirrors our proposition to our customers.
• A fast-growing organisation that defines itself as being agile and innovative
• A drive for continuous improvement, which you will be empowered to get behind from day one.
• A commitment to building a working environment that values inclusivity, innovation, agility, and drive.

And of course, you will be compensated competitively, with a good range of core benefits and bonus potential.

Still Curious?

If you feel we are a good match for each other, you can apply online now!

If you’d like to understand more about the role or life at Radius before applying, then please contact our talent team via [email protected].

Radius is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to welcome people regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation or socioeconomic background.

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any adjustments or accommodations at any stage of the process, please let us know, and we will do our best to support you.

We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities.

Note To Recruitment Agencies

We do not accept speculative recruitment agency CVs or profiles. Any unsolicited CV received by Radius will be treated as a gift and not eligible for an agency fee.

PSL agencies should only send CVs via our Applicant Tracking System, when approved to do so by the Radius Talent Team.